2010 - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forets Saint-Georges, Domaine de l'Arlot

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Nuits-Saint-Georges |
Producer: Domaine de l'Arlot |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Mar 13
(50% vendange entier): Good bright, deep red. Highly perfumed aromas of wild raspberry, forest floor, coffee, espresso and pungent minerals. Sweet, dense and fresh on the palate, offering superconcentrated, fine-grained dark fruit and soil flavors. Really well-judged use of stems here. Finishes with explosive length and a strong impression of extract. From a yield of barely 25 hectoliters per hectare, noted current technical director Jacques Devauges, who took over here just before the 2011 harvest.
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Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges

Nuits-Saint-Georges, a renowned appellation in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, is famous for its robust, structured Pinot Noir wines with rich flavours of dark cherries, blackberries, and plums, along with earthy, spicy notes. Known for firm tannins and full-bodied character, these wines are ideal for ageing. Although lacking Grand Cru vineyards, Premier Cru sites like Les Saint-Georges and Les Vaucrains produce exceptional wines. Top producers include Domaine Henri Gouges, Domaine Faiveley, and Domaine Robert Chevillon, all celebrated for showcasing the unique terroir with traditional winemaking.